Stain Removal Procedures

Spills and stains should be treated immediately. The longer a spot remains, the more difficult it will be to remove.
Remove solid materials with a rounded tablespoon, spatula or edge of a dull knife.
Blot up spills with clean, white, absorbent materials (towels, napkins, tissues, etc). Work from the outer edge of the spot towards the centre to prevent spreading. Keep blotting and repeat as necessary.

*NOTE: ALWAYS PRETEST SPOT-REMOVAL AGENTS in an inconspicuous area (under a sofa cushion, on an area of carpet under or behind a piece of furniture) by applying several drops of solution and blotting gently with a clean white towel. If colour transfers to the cloth or a colour change occurs, a professional cleaner should be consulted. If no colour transfer occurs, apply the solution again, wait 1/2 - 1 hour, if possible, and inspect for any damaging colour changes.

Then, treat the stained area with the proper spotting solution until the stain is removed. Do not over wet. Use small amounts of the cleaning agents and blot frequently. Always blot. Do not rub or brush. It may not be necessary to complete the entire series of steps. The final step is always to rinse the area carefully with water, then absorb all the remaining moisture with absorbent towels.

Be patient. Some stains respond slowly. All spots and stains cannot be removed from every fabric due to differences in fibres, dyes, constructions, finishes, composition of the stain, length of time the stain has remained on the article, and so on. Some stains require professional treatment.

A breif description of stain removal :

oil, grease, wax, tar & fresh gloss paint  = solvent based spot remover       Household suggestions  tar remover / white spirit / methelayted spirit / polycell brush cleaner. Then rinse with water based spotter

most food, drink and emulsion paint = water based spot remover       Household suggestions a very low dilution of washing up liquid/ hand soap / fizzy spring water for split drinks/

Older stains like bright coloured curries, red wine, food colouring, hardened gloss paint,

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